Simmons has served as president of Elanco since 1998. Established by Eli Lilly in 1954, the division employs 3,000 people and had annual sales of $1.39 billion in 2010, according to its website.

“The next few years will determine if we have enough food to meet demand or if we deter middle-class growth and disrupt global and environmental stability for decades to come,” Simmons said in the release.

Simmons, a Cornell University graduate, will outline his perspectives for bringing about “a healthier, more sustainable, more peaceful world,” the release said.

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